Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1299 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,154,662).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3154662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9300
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by 11.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $899. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is cheaper by $899.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.